Exactly. For some reason, colonies preserve the cultures that settled them, while their homeland counterparts continue to change. The Scotch-Irish of 300 years ago, who still live in the US today, are profoundly different from the modern Scotch-Irish -- and for some reason have never adapted to an environment of peace and security.
(Possibly because the US is less peaceful and secure... but part of that is perception, and/or a product of people expecting it to be.)
(Possibly because the US is less peaceful and secure... but part of that is perception, and/or a product of people expecting it to be.)